Question
Question: Which of the following do not act an oxidizing agent?...
Which of the following do not act an oxidizing agent?
A
Mn(CO)5
B
Fe(CO)5
C
Mn2(CO)10
D
Fe2(CO)9
Answer
Mn2(CO)10
Explanation
Solution
The question is flawed. All of the listed compounds can act as oxidizing agents. However, if forced to choose, the rationale for Mn2(CO)10 not acting as an oxidizing agent is unclear from general principles and contradicts known chemistry.